by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2016 | Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Vincentian Family Leaders – How many can you recognize? Hint – Start with the Superior General in the middle of the back row. How about Sr. Kathleen Appler, leader of the Daughters of Charity? Leaders of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 23, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Father Tom McKenna offers the following reflection Getting “In the Spirit” (Samuel 18; Romans 8) The story of David and Goliath is set inside a larger narrative about the fall of Saul and the rise of David. And the difference between these two is that one, Saul,...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 23, 2016 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family Executive Committee (VFEC) met at the Casa Maria Immacolata in Rome, Italy on January 22, 2016. After the Welcome Remarks of the Superior General, Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, the meeting started with Fr. Joe Agostino, CM, Vincentian Family Office (VFO)...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Several of our Sisters speak multiple languages. Hear a bit about what this brings to the Daughters of Charity international culture. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout the Year of Consecrated Life. Year of Consecrated Life...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Are there any of us not pulled in different directions? In his weekly letter to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society David Barringer speaks to members of the Society. But once again he touches on a theme that resonates within and across the various branches of...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2016 | News, Pope
The Pope begins his “Fridays of mercy” – Vincent told us to love God with the sweat of our brows and the strength of our arms. St. Francis believed that we should preach always and even use words if we must. Pope Francis certainly continues his...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
JustLove is an e-publication of the Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. This month features a report on the recent gathering Where Many Rivers Meet: Gathering of JPIC Committees of Federation Congregations in...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What about our Muslim students? This is a question Sr. Annelle Fitzpatrick CSJ, raises in the context of a forthcoming article in Vincentian Heritage. In “HOSPITALITY ON A VINCENTIAN CAMPUS: WELCOMING THE STRANGER OUTSIDE OUR TENT” she explores practical approaches to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation
Spend a few minutes with this meditation (slide show) on the different ways that God reveals Himself to us. Thank you to Fr. Bruce Krause, C.M. for providing this reflection. God reveals Himself to us in many ways. Long before we do anything, God moves to give us His...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sr. Carol Schumer’s prayer service for January celebrates God’s Gracious Mercy The prayer service is based on the following reading: What Does Mercy Mean? The Latin word for mercy is misericordia derived from the two words miserere (“pity” or “misery”) and cor...
